Manager Pharmacy- Full Time

The University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking an experienced Pharmacy department leader to oversee goals, programs, and operations in alignment with the health system's strategic plan. You will drive initiatives, ensure compliance with policies, and lead a team of pharmacy staff in a collaborative care environment.

Responsibilities include implementing committee decisions, enhancing medication delivery systems, and monitoring quality improvements while engaging with physicians, nurses, and administrators

Qualifications

• PharmD required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Operational management and team leadership demonstrated.
• Strong communication and financial oversight abilities.
• Compliance with licensure and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops goals, objectives, and programs for the pharmacy department that align with the organizations overall strategic plan.
• Implements decisions of pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and hospital committees.
• Defines and resolves issues with the medication distribution system and evaluates performance relative to need for expansion or revision.
• Leads the development and implementation of innovative systems of medication delivery and drug therapy monitoring.
• Provides leadership and direction to the pharmacy staff.
• Promotes positive customer relations and contributes to a supportive and team-driven work environment.
• Establishes and revises the standards of care for pharmacy practices.
• Plans, supports, and leads quality improvement efforts for relevant Pharmacy services.
• Facilitates effective working relationships with physicians, nursing staff, administrators, and other personnel.

Skills

Operational Management

Organizational Development

Financial Oversight

Team Leadership

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Doctorate degree - Pharmacy (PharmD) required

Tools

Office software

Job description

• Develops goals, objectives, and programs for the pharmacy department that align with the organization's overall strategic plan.
• Adheres to approved departmental policies, standard practices of the profession, and state and federal laws.
• Implements decisions of pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and hospital committees.
• Defines and resolves issues with the medication distribution system and continually evaluates performance relative to need for expansion or revision within the healthcare facility.
• Leads the development and implementation of innovative systems of medication delivery and drug therapy monitoring.
• Provides leadership and direction to the pharmacy staff.
• Promotes positive customer relations and contributes to a supportive and team-driven work environment within the department.
• Establishes and revises the standards of care for pharmacy practices.
• Plans, supports, and leads quality improvement efforts for relevant Pharmacy services.
• Facilitates effective working relationships with physicians, nursing staff, administrators, and other personnel, and serves as a resource in facilitating inter-disciplinary practices and communications.
• Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, and patients for pharmacy and organizational policies.
• Manages both capital and operational budgets, ensuring that the operations of department are within budget guidelines and providing explanations for any significant variances.
• Ensures that all patients are given accurate instructions on new prescriptions and refills.
• Makes recommendations and decisions regarding hiring, disciplining, and promoting subordinates.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Doctorate degree - Pharmacy (PharmD) required

Certification and Licensing

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
• Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.
• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff